How common it is
哥哥 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say gēge slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
哥哥用来称呼或指代比自己年长的男性亲属，比如自己的哥哥或者邻居的哥哥。
哥哥用来称呼或指代比自己年长的男性亲属，比如自己的哥哥或者邻居的哥哥。
Context note
哥哥这个词常用于家庭成员之间的称呼，也可以在日常对话中使用，如谈论兄弟关系或是介绍家人。
哥哥这个词常用于家庭成员之间的称呼，也可以在日常对话中使用，如谈论兄弟关系或是介绍家人。
5 examples
这是我的哥哥。
zhè shì wǒ de gē ge.
This is my older brother.
哥哥喜欢踢足球。
gē ge xǐ huān tī zú qiú.
My older brother likes to play soccer.
哥哥教我写汉字。
gē ge jiào wǒ xiě hànzì.
My older brother taught me how to write Chinese characters.
我们一起去公园玩。
wǒ men yīqǐ qù gōngyuán wán.
We went to the park together to play.
哥哥给我买了一本书。
gē ge gěi wǒ mǎi le yì běn shū.
My older brother bought me a book.
5 mini stories
哥哥带我去公园玩。哥哥教我骑自行车。
Gē ge dài wǒ qù gōngyuán wán. Gē ge jiào wǒ qí zì xíng chē.
My older brother took me to the park to play. He taught me how to ride a bicycle.
哥哥给我讲了一个故事。哥哥教我认字。
Gē ge gěi wǒ jiǎng le yīgè gùshì. Gē ge jiào wǒ rèn zì.
My older brother told me a story. He taught me to recognize characters.
哥哥带我去超市买水果。哥哥教我数数。
Gē ge dài wǒ qù shāoshì mǎi shuǐguǒ. Gē ge jiào wǒ shǔshǔ.
My older brother took me to the supermarket to buy fruits. He taught me how to count.
哥哥教我做家务。哥哥带我去图书馆借书。
Gē ge jiào wǒ zuò huānjiù. Gē ge dài wǒ qù tóngshūguǎn jìn shū.
My older brother taught me how to do housework. He took me to the library to borrow books.
哥哥教我画画。哥哥带我去动物园看动物。
Gē ge jiào wǒ huà huà. Gē ge dài wǒ qù dòngwùyuán kàn dòngwù.
My older brother taught me how to draw. He took me to the zoo to see animals.